URI Design in API
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What is URI Design in API?
URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is a string of characters used to identify a name or a resource on the Internet. Designing URIs carefully is a crucial part of creating a smooth API interface that is easy to understand, remember and use. Good URI design ensures that related resources are grouped together in a logical manner and can greatly impact the usability and maintainability of an API. It involves crafting standardised, intuitive HTTP paths that take advantage of the hierarchical nature of URLs to provide a better structure to the API. This hierarchy can then be used to expand the API over time without breaking existing clients' functionality.
Free resources to learn URI Design in API
- ArticleGuidelines for URI Design
- ArticleDesigning URIs
More in stage 3: Building JSON / RESTful APIs
URI Design in API: common questions
Can I learn URI Design in API in Hindi?
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Is this URI Design in API tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 23 of 97 in the free API Design roadmap, in stage 3, Building JSON / RESTful APIs. If you are new to API Design, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.